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Chinese Spy Balloon Assessment Act

USA119th CongressHR-934| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2025
Russell Fry

Russell Fry

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (10)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Defense to provide a comprehensive report to Congress regarding the national security implications of the high-altitude surveillance balloon deployed by the People's Republic of China, which was shot down in February 2023. Due within 90 days of the Act's enactment, this report must specifically detail any effects on military installations across the United States. Furthermore, it requires an in-depth analysis of all technology and materials recovered from the balloon, identifying their respective countries of origin where possible. The Secretary of Defense is directed to consult with the President in preparing this assessment, which will be submitted to the Committees on Armed Services of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The final report will be presented in an unclassified format , with the option to include a classified annex for sensitive information.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6625
Chinese Spy Balloon Assessment Act
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6625
    Chinese Spy Balloon Assessment Act


  • February 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

AsiaAviation and airportsChinaCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

Chinese Spy Balloon Assessment Act

USA119th CongressHR-934| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2025
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Defense to provide a comprehensive report to Congress regarding the national security implications of the high-altitude surveillance balloon deployed by the People's Republic of China, which was shot down in February 2023. Due within 90 days of the Act's enactment, this report must specifically detail any effects on military installations across the United States. Furthermore, it requires an in-depth analysis of all technology and materials recovered from the balloon, identifying their respective countries of origin where possible. The Secretary of Defense is directed to consult with the President in preparing this assessment, which will be submitted to the Committees on Armed Services of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The final report will be presented in an unclassified format , with the option to include a classified annex for sensitive information.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6625
Chinese Spy Balloon Assessment Act
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6625
    Chinese Spy Balloon Assessment Act


  • February 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Russell Fry

Russell Fry

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (10)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaAviation and airportsChinaCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified information